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U.S. Military Leaves Iraq After 23 Years | US News
The U.S. military is pulling out of Iraq by September 30, ending a 23-year mission that began with the 2003 invasion. What started as a war over nonexistent WMDs has evolved into a focused fight against ISIS, which concluded in 2021. President Trump praised Iraq’s growing independence, especially its economic ties with global oil firms, arguing military presence is no longer needed. The Pentagon confirmed the withdrawal, with troops already returning under a 2024 agreement. Since 2014, U.S. forces have trained Iraqi troops, gradually handing over security duties. By September’s end, all U.S…
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